Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts

Governor Signs Permit Extension Act

Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law a provision in an omnibus economic development bill that establishes an automatic two-year extension to certain permits and licenses concerning the use or development of real property.

Secretary Augustus receives “Defender of Housing Award”

Edward Augustus, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, was presented with the “Defender of Housing Award” at the association’s recent Annual Installation and Awards Banquet at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson.

Supreme Judicial Court hears challenge to the MBTA Communities Act

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently held oral argument on Milton’s challenge to the law mandating that cities and towns serviced by the Metropolitan Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) must establish at least one zoning district of “reasonable size” that allows for the development of multi-family housing by right.

10th Edition State Building Code to be promulgated in October

Sarah Wilkerson, the Commissioner of the Division of Occupational Licensure, recently announced that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth will officially promulgate the 10th Edition of the Base Building Code (780 CMR) with Massachusetts Amendments, effective on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Affordable Homes Act Become Law

Nearly ten months after she first filed it, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law as Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024. HBRAMA President Michael Duffany, Immediate Past President Jeffrey Brem and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Rob Brennan all were on hand for the historic bill signing on August 6 at the Golda Meir House, a senior adult housing community in Newton.